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Roane State welcomes first Middle College students

Posted at 12:14 pm August 9, 2014
By Roane State Community College Leave a Comment

Roane State Middle College Students

Roane State Community College’s first Middle College students enjoyed their orientation during their first day on campus. (Submitted photo)

 

More than 30 students from Roane County schools will have a chance to graduate from high school with a diploma and a two-year associate degree through Roane State Community College’s first Middle College, which is launching this fall at the main campus in Harriman.

For years, Roane State has offered dual studies courses, which allow high school students to earn some college credit while in high school. Middle College, created in partnership with Roane County Schools, offers students an opportunity to complete 60 hours (four semesters) of college credit, more courses than most students can typically take through dual studies alone.

After earning an associate degree in high school, students who attend a university could start as juniors and finish their bachelor’s degree just two years after high school. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Education, Front Page News, K-12 Tagged With: associate degree, Chris Whaley, college credit, dual studies, Gary Aytes, Harriman, high school, Josh Workman, Middle College, Midway High School, Roane County, Roane County High School, Roane County schools, Roane State Community College, schools, Shelby Dunn

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